“And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him…” (Matt. 2:11)
The Bible says that God led the wise men by a star to where Jesus was. It says that by the time they arrived, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus were already living in a house. But there are a couple of truths I want to focus on this morning.
FIRST—They Were Wise Men For SEEKING Jesus.
Not every man, in that day, sought Jesus. These were wise men indeed who saw the importance of following God’s star to the place where Jesus was. And can I say, wise men STILL seek Jesus! Man doesn’t need to seek Jesus because Jesus is lost. No. Man must seek Jesus because MAN is lost! If you do not know Christ as Lord and Savior, seek Him today.
SECOND—They Were Wise Men For WORSHIPPING Jesus.
It says that when the wise men finally found Jesus, they “fell down, and worshipped him…” A lot of false religions would be put out of business if they only understood this verse correctly. There are religions who worship and pray to Mary. There are religions which worship and pray to angels. But there was no worship of Mary, here. There was no worship of Joseph, here. There was no worship of angels, here. No, my friend, the only worship that was going on was directed solely and completely toward JESUS! Why? Because He ALONE is worthy of worship!
This is Christmas morning. You are probably opening gifts and enjoying time with your family, celebrating Christmas. Enjoy this day. Enjoy the gifts. Enjoy your family. Just don’t forget it’s all about Jesus.